The Sendi Cosmetic Surgery Center, Inc.

Dr. Buenaventura is a board certified plastic surgeon in private practice since 1995 with a fully accredited surgical surgical suite in her office. She and her staff give you the time and attention you need to discuss what areas you would like to improve

Glossary of Surgeon Certifications

Members of the American College of Surgeons are referred to as "Fellows." The letters FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the College.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the society is composed of board-certified plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

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Plastic Surgery - 2000

Certifications & Professional Recognition

American Board of Plastic Surgery 2000

Academic Background

Undergraduate:

B.A. BiochemistryUniversity of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA 1980

Graduate:

The George Washington UniversityMaster of ScienceToxicologyWashington, D.C. 1984

Medical:

M.D.Medical College of VirginiaRichmond, VA1988

Residency:

General Surgery Yale University 1988-1993Plastic Surgery University of North Carolina 1993-1995

Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations

American Society of Plastic SurgeonsAmerican College of SurgeonsMedical Society of Virginia

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ASPS: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the society is composed of board-certified plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

FACS: Members of the American College of Surgeons are referred to as "Fellows." The letters FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the College.

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